Polymer Clay Extruded Techniques Workshop
with Jacquelyn Katz (jackikatz.com)
Saturday; November 6, 2010 10AM-4PM
Location: Life's A Bead, 404 Trapelo Road, Belmont, MA 02478
Fee: $60. plus clay available at WS
Class Size: 4 to 10 students Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students will learn various techniques using extruded coils. Elements will be created for jewelry and sheets made to decorate and cover small tins or bulbs. Pieces will be baked and sanded to reveal layers.
TOOLS DISCUSSED:
clay guns
screw-type clay gun
garlic press—heavy duty
adapting a caulking gun
coiling
TECHNIQUES COVERED:
spirals
sliced coils
sheet decorating
braiding
links
Materials list: 2 oz. packages of Polymer clay Premo, Fimo soft, Kato). 2 pkg Black , 2 pkg white, 2 pkg light colors, 2 pkg dark colors, liquid Polymer Clay, Pasta Machine, Clay gun (screw-type available thru Polymer Clay Express), small tin, bowl or bulb to cover, jewelry wire and tools, cording or leather, clear plastic wrap, ruler, paper towels, index cards, storage container.
Available at WS: tissue blade, work surface, clear acrylic roller, needle tool, card stock and tiles for baking, skewer.
Optional Finishing kit: ($5.) pin-back, multiple wet/dry sandpapers, skewer, needle tool. Clay available at workshop for purchase at minimal cost. Tins and used bulbs will be available for covering.
Students can bring their own equipment, lunch, beverage and a snack. We will discuss progress over lunchtime and take time at the end of class to review, evaluate and share.
Artist Background: Jacki holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of MA Amherst Campus with an education minor. As a tenured art teacher in public schools, Jacki took summer graduate art classes at the University of Hawaii. Jacki has explored many art media including pottery, quilting, knitting, sewing, needlepoint, beading, batik, polymer clay, pastels, watercolor and ink drawing. This multi-media experience allows creative juices to flow in many directions and the skills translate into a unique perspective.
Working in polymer clay since the 80's, Jacki loves to play with color, design and texture. Endeavors include designing one-of-a-kind wearable art such as hand-knitted children's art on sweaters and designing quilts. Her jewelry and polymer vessels reflect the love of unique and original work. Look for her logo (forever in Chinese) on her artwork and for design surprises on the bottom and back or interior areas. Jacki has been a member of Beadesigner Int'l. since the late 1980's and a board member for several years.
As a teacher, Jacki enjoys consulting with others to problem solve and breaks down each technique into easy steps while guiding student projects to completion.
TO REGISTER: Life’s A Bead email lifesabead@comcast.net and
Send check payable to Jacki Katz, 15 Inis Circle, Newton, MA 02465.
